The goal of this course is to provide basic training on the concept and practical application of the ESF 15 Standard Operating Procedures to all FEMA External Affairs staff, regardless of duty station, as well as to staff in all other agency divisions and federal, tribal, state, local, private sector, military and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) partners.
The course is intended for use by FEMA External Affairs staff and all federal agencies that are signatories of the National Response Plan (NRP). Additionally, state and locals partners that may adopt the External Affairs/ESF 15 concept may find this course helpful in its implementation.

Dates:

9/1/2013 - 12/31/2018

IS-300 (Intermediate ICS)

A required NIMS ICS Course for Incident Command and EOC Staff at the state and area level. Participants must complete NIMS Courses IS 100, 200, 700, and 800.

This course introduces you to the NRP, including the concept of operations upon which the plan is built, roles and responsibilities of the key players, and the organizational structures used to manage these resources.